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NBA World Reacts As Nuggets Edge LeBron James, Lakers to Reach First Finals

Denver's victory was almost a half-century in the making.

Sports Illustrated · May 23, 2023

Denver Nuggets NBA Finals gear: Celebrate the Nuggets’ first NBA Finals appearance

Celebrate the Denver Nuggets' first trip to the NBA Finals with commemorative gear including jerseys, hats, t-shirts, hoodies and more.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 23, 2023

Lakers player grades: Denver sweeps L.A. out of the playoffs

The Lakers fought pretty hard in Game 4 versus the Nuggets, but it wasn't enough to prevent them from getting swept.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 23, 2023

Nothing really a sure thing with Victor Wembanyama

Is the French star truly the best prospect ever? Only time — and health — will tell.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 23, 2023

David Murphy: If James Harden really wants ‘basketball freedom,’ the Sixers should let him find it elsewhere

I keep going back to something James Harden said in the playoffs. At the time, it felt like a little tip to where his head was. That sense has only grown since.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 23, 2023

Unraveling the Enigmatic History of the NBA Playoffs

The Birth of a Championship Quest The NBA playoffs sprouted from humble beginnings in 1947, emerging in the aftermath of the merger between the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and the National Basketball League (NBL). During its nascent ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 22, 2023

NBA Stars Pay Homage to Carmelo Anthony After Retirement Announcement

A slew of players showed love to Melo after he made his big decision on Monday.

Sports Illustrated · May 22, 2023

Dave Hyde: Ten loud, national reactions to Heat’s beatdown of Boston in Game 3

Ten national reactions to the Heat’s 128-101 win over Boston in Game 3 that came down hard on the Celtics:

Tribune News Service · May 22, 2023

Golden State Warriors set for another off-season departure amid Bob Myers uncertainty

Golden State Warriors could be forced to deal with two major off-season departures including one key member of their front office who helped build the recent dynasty

Daily Mirror · May 22, 2023

Celtics stars Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown fail to deliver in must-win Game 3: ‘It was just embarrassing’

MIAMI — More than 30 minutes after the final buzzer sounded, Jaylen Brown took a seat at his locker. He had just taken a shower, and was only in a towel. The Celtics All-Star was still trying to process what had just happened. He sat there, staring into the abyss.…

Boston Herald · May 22, 2023